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“Please, for the love of god, listen to the epidemiologists!” Dr. Chris McCabe, IHE CEO, provides an opinion piece along with UofA professor, Blake Murdoch, senior research associate with the Health Law Institute. The article highlights that understanding the exponential growth of infection is absolutely key to responding to and mitigating pandemics. The full article is available…
The Institute of Health Economics conducted an environmental scan to: describe available Alberta data assets to support the identification, surveillance, and management of high-risk patients with known cardiovascular disease; identify preliminary gaps in the available information; and formulate potential strategies to address the gaps identified. This environmental scan represents…
IHE CEO, Dr. Chris McCabe has been appointed to a multidisciplinary committee to plan the Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing, which will take place 7–9 March 2022 in London, UK. The committee, which includes representatives from eleven nations, is being chaired by Professor Robin Lovell-Badge FMedSci FRS. The three-day Summit will be held at The Francis Crick Institute…
Previous reports have examined predictors for inpatient stroke rehabilitation length of stay (LOS) and home discharge. However, none of them has provided a validation benchmark for predictability of identified risk factors. Accordingly, we examined temporal trends, geographic variations, and predicted inpatient rehabilitation LOS and home discharge for stroke patients in Alberta…
Global Health and Pharma Magazine (GHP) names the Institute of Health Economics – The Most Trusted Health and Economics Institute for 2021. The GHP awards program is in its sixth year and honors innovation and outstanding performance across the health related industries. The IHE is pleased to have received this recognition. A short article entitled “Creating Value through Collaboration”…
The Institute of Health Economics in partnership with Alberta Blue Cross has conducted an evaluation of Alberta Blue Cross’s digital wellness programs which are used by more than 360,000 plan members. The results demonstrate a positive health impact on health and savings in the health plans. The study found 81% of participants recorded improvements in health across a broad range…
IHE CEO Dr. Christopher McCabe presented on September 15th to the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) COVID-19 Recovery Call webinar series on the One Society Network which he co-chairs with Dr. Christopher Cotton of Queen’s University.The presentation was titled: “One Society Network: Capturing Economic Impacts in Pandemic Policy”. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
IHE is a partner in a synthetic health data project sponsored by Health Cities in partnership with the University of Alberta School of Public Health, Merck Canada and Replica Analytics. The project advisory group includes Alberta Innovates and the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta, The project was recently profiled in the University of Alberta Folio…
| Bing Guo, Carmen Moga, Charles Yan, Gareth Hopkin, Jeff Round, Jennifer Seida, Lisa Tjosvold, Michelle Pollock
This health evidence review assesses the clinical effectiveness and economic impact of various vascular risk reduction (VRR) initiatives that have been implemented in Alberta, and promising new initiatives, to inform priority-setting decisions regarding risk-reduction initiatives. The assessment also examines the clinical benefit that future projects would need to achieve for them…
| Susan Armijo-Olivo, Bing Guo, Nathan McClure, Carmen Moga, Negar Razavilar, Jeff Round, Lisa Tjosvold, Dat Tran, Charles Yan
This health evidence review assesses strategies for the delivery of high-quality and cost-effective stroke rehabilitation care in Alberta to inform decisions about how the province might increase care capacity for stroke rehabilitation services and maximize the benefits of effective treatment interventions. The review assesses two novel approaches to the delivery of high-quality…
IHE CEO, Dr. Chris McCabe, in his capacity as a health economics professor at the University of Alberta, participated in a study with colleagues from British Columbia: Dr. Caroline Colijn (SFU), Dr. Dean Karlen (UVic), Dr. Sarah Otto (UBC), Dr. Daniel Coombs (UBC), Dr. Eric Cytrynbaum (UBC), and Dr. Rob James (evidently.ca) which explores possible scenarios…
The Network of Alberta Health Economists (NOAHE.ca) in partnership with health economists from IHE, Alberta Health, and the Universities of Alberta and Calgary, is now accepting applications for the 2021 NOAHE Scholarship Awards. Check out: https://noahe.ca/about/awards-scholarships Deadline for application is September 19, 2021 with a start date of October 1, 2021 Qualifications…
IHE CEO, Dr. Chris McCabe provided a webinar presentation – “Demonstrating Value in Laboratory Medicine” on July 14th, 2021 as part of the international educational platform Labroots.Data and insights from laboratory tests help guide clinical decision-making, support policy changes, healthcare service planning and can have substantial…
| Ellen Rafferty, Laura Reifferscheid, Lawrence Svenson, Margaret Russell, Shannon Macdonald, Stephanie Booth
The impact of universal varicella vaccination on herpes zoster (HZ) risk in unvaccinated and vaccinated children, and its long-term influence on HZ epidemiology, remains unknown. This retrospective cohort study used population-based administrative health data for children born between 1993 and 2018. A universal varicella vaccination programme implementation corresponded to decreased…
Dr. Kate Harback, IHE Associate Director of Economics will be participating in a National Academy of Sciences workshop – “Aviation After a Year of Pandemic – Economics, People and Technology”. The workshop will examine what the future aviation industry will look like after a year of COVID-19? The virtual workshop will take place on June 28-30, 2021 from 12-4:30pm ET and focus…
| Erin Kirwin, Ellen Rafferty, Kate Harback, Jeff Round, Christopher McCabe
The objective of this study was to implement a model-based approach to identify the optimal allocation of a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine in the province of Alberta Canada. The results have three important policy implications: (i) optimal vaccine allocation will depend on the public health policies in place at the time of allocation and the impact of those policies…
The IHE is part of a research team funded by Alberta Innovates to investigate how widespread cannabis use is among arthritis patients. Self-medication and a lack of solid evidence to guide cannabis use for these purposes can lead to substantial harm. The research team will develop and validate a decision tool to help guide cannabis use to inform patients and health professionals.…
IHE Director of Economics Dr. Jeff Round participates in an interview with other colleagues for Global News about the pros and cons of using incentives to encourage members of the public to get vaccinated.Link: https://globalnews.ca/news/7902049/alberta-covid-19-vaccine-incentives/
Merck Canada Joins Synthetic Data Project Edmonton, AB, May 11, 2021 – Health City and the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) are pleased to welcome Merck Canada as a new partner to an innovative Alberta collaboration aimed at exploring the potential uses for synthetic health data. Merck Canada will be joining existing partners Alberta Innovates and the University of Alberta,…
IHE CEO leads national team to model full impact of pandemic restrictions Model to be used to predict unintended consequences, advise decision-makers during next public health crisis.April 14th, 2021 - While the COVID-19 pandemic continues its grip on Canada’s health-care system and economy,…
Be part of our growth! IHE is hiring for a variety of positions to support our growing program of work. There are a number of opportunities to work and/or train with the Institute of Health Economics (IHE). https://www.ihe.ca/about/careers-awards Senior Health Economist: The Institute of Health Economics is recruiting a Senior Health Economist to provide leadership on projects…
Location: On-site, hybrid, or remote in Canada Time Commitment: Full Time Salary: $100,000 to $130,000 subject to skills/experience Applications reviewed as received. About the role IHE is recruiting a Senior Principal Health Economist / Senior Principal Modeler to provide leadership on projects and in the development of our program of work. The successful candidates will contribute…
The COVID Strategic Choices Group is an interdisciplinary taskforce with experience across different domains of expertise (including epidemiology, public health, public policy, economics and business) and regions of Canada. IHE CEO, Dr. Christopher McCabe is a member of the COVID Strategic Choices Group. Members serve in their individual capacity and not as representatives of any…
This special supplement of Clinical Laboratory News showcases the winning teams from the UNIVANTS Healthcare Excellence Awards. It features innovative programs in Laboratory Medicine. The Institute of Health Economics is pleased to be one of the partners and judges in this prestigious program. Approximately 180 applications were initiated and three top-performing teams were selected…
The Institute for Health Economics (IHE) CEO co-authored an opinion editorial appearing in the Edmonton Journal with Timothy Caulfield, Dr. James Talbot and Dr. Noel Gibney. In it Dr. McCabe and fellow authors provide a critique of a previous editorial, appearing on February 8th, by Dr. Ari R. Joffe and Mr. David Redman. The concluding message of the editorial is: “Going forward,…
New report highlights importance of Stem Cell sector in Canada and opportunities for future competitiveness and contributions to economic recovery The Institute for Health Economics (IHE) has published a report which provides an overview of the current state and future prospects for stem cell/regenerative medicine in Canada. Specifically, it assesses the strengths, potential areas…
| Don Husereau, Jennifer Seida, Eddy Nason, John Sproule, Christopher McCabe
The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of current information and stakeholder perspectives regarding the current and future state of regenerative medicine (with a focus on stem cell-based research) in Canada and globally. Specifically, it assesses the strengths, potential areas for improvement, and opportunities for growth in the Canadian sector to ensure the future…
Little is currently known about the overall health service utilization and cost burden in patients with high risk for cardiovascular disease (HRCVD) who are recommended to start a statin to control dyslipidemia to prevent CVD events and mortality in short- and long-term care. We assessed the resource use and healthcare cost burden in this HRCVD patient population in Alberta, Canada,…
There are a number of opportunities to work and/or train with the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) to design and conduct model-based economic evaluations of emerging health care technologies. (see below). Health Economist / Mathematical modeler 12 Month Training Position(s): The IHE is recruiting up to two (2) candidates for a twelve (12) training position, with strong potential…
The Institute for Health Economics (IHE) conducted a roundtable on PF-ILD, in November 2021 and policy recommendations from the diverse stakeholder group provided some guidance on areas to focus on to improve the lives of those living with progressive fibrosing interstitial lung disease. Key actions identified at the roundtable included: increased surveillance for early identification…
A national roundtable provides direction for key components that should be included in national strategies to optimize care for patients with progressive fibrosing interstitial lung disease (PF-ILD). The Institute for Health Economics (IHE) conducted an invitational, virtual policy roundtable on progressive fibrosing interstitial lung disease (PF-ILD) on November 20th, 2020. This…
The IHE has produced a book of the proceedings from the Consensus Development Conference: FASD - Across the Lifespan. Hardcover copies are available for purchase at a unit cost of $25.00 CAD plus $2.50 shipping and handling. Click on the Add to Cart button at the bottom of this page to proceed with your purchase. In followup to the conference, the Institute has produced two…
Objective: To ascertain knowledge gaps in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic low back pain (LBP) in the primary care setting to prepare a scoping survey for identifying knowledge gaps in LBP management among Alberta's primary care practitioners, and to identify potential barriers to implementing a multidisciplinary LBP guideline. Note: This is an Alberta Ambassador…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Chris Mazurkewich, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Alberta Health Services.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Les Vertesi, Executive Director, B.C. Health Services Purchasing Organization.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Kevin Empey, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lakeridge Health Corporation.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Lynn Stevenson, Executive Vice President, People, Organizational Development, practice and Chief Nurse, Vancouver Island Health Authority.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Jason Sutherland, Assistant Professor, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, and Faculty, UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
25 – 26 November 2010 Edmonton, Alberta On 25 – 26 November 2010 in Edmonton a national forum: Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue took place. Hosted by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) in collaboration with the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) and the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation…
Thurs 25 Nov 2010 | Fri 26 Nov 2010 | Post Event Interviews Thursday, 25 November 2010 FORUM OPENING AND GREETINGS Anne McFarlane, Vice President, Western Canada and Development Initiatives, Canadian Institute for Health Information John Sproule, Senior Policy Director, Institute of Health Economics Welcome and Opening Remarks John Wright, President and CEO, Canadian Institute…
Background Documents Activity-Based Funding: Glossary and References Download PDF Choice of a Case Mix System for Use in Acute Care Activity-Based Funding–Options and Considerations http://www.cihi.ca/CIHI-ext-portal/pdf/internet/case_mix_system_for_use_en Evidence-Informed Options for Hospital Funding: Are Hospital Funding Mechanisms in Canada Designed to Provide Efficient…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Reinhard Busse, Berlin University of Technology and the WHO European Observatory on Health Systems and Policy.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Martin Campbell (United Kingdom), Deputy Director, Payment by Results (PbR) Development, Department of Health, National Health System.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Peter McNair (Australia), Associate Director and Clinical Epidemiologist, Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute and Visiting Fellow.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Murray Ross (United States), Vice President, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy.
Funding Models to Support Quality and Sustainability – A Pan-Canadian Dialogue
| Angus Thompson, Stephen Newman, Helene Orn, Roger Bland
OBJECTIVE: Life course studies of schizophrenia that have used a 3-phase model (onset,course, and outcome) have had their use restricted owing to differences in definition and methodology. The purpose of this investigation was to describe life course data in mathematical terms and to compare the results with the findings from other life course studies.
Reflecting the recent increased public awareness of the topic, this is the first and most comprehensive resource for over a decade on the molecular basis, prevalence, treatment options, socioeconomic impact, and prevention strategies of FASD. Edited by world-renowned experts, this compendium includes the latest research results to provide new insights and realistic estimations…
On September 23rd and 24th, 2010, the Institute of Health Economics conducted an Inaugural IHE Methodology Forum: Prioritizing Methodological Research in Evaluation of Health Technologies. Delegates from academia, government, industry and other stakeholders involved in the production and use of evidence were brought together to discuss methodological challenges in…
Abstract: Within the school system, children with mental illness receive a variety of services that arise because of their conditions, and that require resources that exceed those provided to other students. Some of these services fall into the category of "specialized mental health" services, while others are additional services provided by teachers as part of their routine activities.…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Sharon Straus, Professor, Department of Medicine, Director, KT Program, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Arvelle Balon-Lyon, Toward Optimized Practice (TOP), Edmonton, Alberta.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Donald Dick, Bone & Joint Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Y. Raja Rampersaud, MD, FRCS(C), President Canadian Spine Society, Associate Professor, Divisions of Orthopedic and Neurosurgery, University Toronto, Canada.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Gwen Friedrich, Director Research and Clinical Pathway Development, Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, and Jim Slater, Executive Director of Diagnostics, Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Gwen Friedrich, Director Research and Clinical Pathway Development, Saskatchewan Ministry of Health.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Sharon Straus, Professor, Department of Medicine, Director, KT Program, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation given by Chris Spanswick, Medical Director, Calgary Pain Program Alberta Health Services, Calgary Area.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
26 – 27 October 2010 Edmonton, Alberta As part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program, on October 26 & 27, 2010, the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted an invitational workshop on the optimal use of diagnostic imaging (CT and MRI) based on the recommendations from the low back pain guideline. Download Workshop Summary Encouraging Optimal Use…
Tues 26 Oct 2010 | Wed 27 Oct 2010 Encouraging Optimal Use of DI for Low Back Pain – Final Program Tuesday October 26, 2010 09:00 - 10:00 Greetings Susan Williams, Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Policy and Service Standards Division Health and Wellness Mauro Chies, Vice President, Diagnostic Imaging Services at Alberta Health Services Tom Feasby, Dean, Faculty of…
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PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Sharon E. Straus, MD MSc FRCPC, Professor, Department of Medicine, Director, KT Program, University of Toronto.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Lynn Cooper, President, Canadian Pain Coalition.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Adrian R. Gretton, MD, FCFP, CIME, Family Physician in Community Practice, Consultant, Chronic Pain Centre, Calgary.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Robert Lambert, Chair of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, University of Alberta.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by John You, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, McMaster University.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Thomas E. Feasby, MD, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Bill Anderson, Edmonton Zone Clinical Director, Alberta Health Services and Mauro Chies, Vice President, Diagnostic Imaging Services, Alberta Health Services.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Gwendolyn Friedrich, Director Research and Clinical Pathway Development, Saskatchewan Ministry of Health.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Tai Huynh, Director, Excellent Care for All Strategy, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Christa Harstall, Director, Health Technology Assessment, Institute of Health Economics, Paul Taenzer, Consultant, and Chris Spanswick, Medical Director, Calgary Pain Program Alberta Health Services, Calgary Area.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
On October 26 & 27, 2010, the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted an invitational workshop on the optimal use of diagnostic imaging (CT and MRI) based on the recommendations from the low back pain guideline.
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop – as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program
14 October 2010Edmonton, Alberta Keynote Presentations Dr. Alexandra Bibbee, senior health economist from the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)Download Presentation http://vimeo.com/channels/907291/16543403 Don Newman, national journalist and broadcaster, former chief Ottawa CBC correspondenthttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/16347608 Question…
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Alexandra Bibbee Alexandra Iwanchuk Bibbee is a senior economist at the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, an inter-governmental organization comprising 30 mainly industrialised nations committed to democracy and the market economy. She has been a staff member of the Economics Department since 1990, having…
14 October 2010 Edmonton, Alberta Emceed by Don Newman, national journalist and broadcaster and Chair of Canada 2020, this fifth session considered the following theme: Innovation and Sustainability in Health Systems. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on how to foster innovation and drive towards a more sustainable healthcare system. Key Forum Documents…
Emceed by Don Newman, national journalist and broadcaster and Chair of Canada 2020, this fifth session considered the following theme: Innovation and Sustainability in Health Systems. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on how to foster innovation and drive towards a more sustainable healthcare system.
PDF of remarks from a presentation by Dr. Alexandra Bibbee, senior health economist from the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).
IHE Innovation Forum V - Innovation and Sustainability in Health Systems
PDF of remarks from a presentation by Ms. Alison Tonge, Executive Vice-President of Alberta Health Services.
IHE Innovation Forum V - Innovation and Sustainability in Health Systems
| Carissa Escober-Doran, Philip Jacobs, Carolyn Dewa
Objective: In Canada charitable or nonprofit organizations provide government-contracted mental health and addictions services, and they augment government funding by raising charitable revenues. This study estimated by source the revenues of nonprofit mental health and addictions organizations in Canada.
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Larry Svenson, Senior Manager, Epidemiology and Surveillance, Alberta Health and Wellness.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Philip Jacobs, Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Director of Collaborations, Institute of Health Economics.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stirling Bryan, Professor, Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia; Director, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology & Evaluation, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stuart Peacock, Co-Director, Canadian Centre for Applied Research in Cancer Control; Senior Scientist, British Columbia Cancer Agency; Associate Professor, University of British Columbia.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Deborah Marshall, Associate Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary; Canada Research Chair, Health Services and Systems Research; Director, Health Technology Assessment, Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute. Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Braden Manns, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Marc Berger, Vice President, Global Health Outcomes, Eli Lilly and Company.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Michael Drummond, Professor of Health Economics, University of York.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
23 – 24 September 2010 Edmonton, Alberta Advancements in methodological approaches in the evaluation of health technologies are important for ensuring ongoing improvement in the comprehensiveness and quality of assessments. On September 23 and 24th, 2010, The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted an invitational methodology forum addressing the economic evaluation…
Biographies Forum Moderator Michael DrummondProfessor of Health Economics, University of York Dr. Michael Drummond is Professor of Health Economics and former Director of the Centre for Health Economics at the University of York. His particular field of interest is in the economic evaluation of health care treatments and programmes. He has undertaken evaluations in a wide range…
Thurs 23 Sept 2010 | Fri 24 Sept 2010 Prioritizing Methodological Research in Evaluation of Health Technologies FINAL PROGRAM Thursday, 23 September 2010 15:00 – 15:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks 15:15 – 15:30 Overview of the Methodology Forum: Prioritizing Methodological Research in Evaluation of Health TechnologiesMichael Drummond, Forum Moderator; Professor of Health…
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Advancements in methodological approaches in the evaluation of health technologies are important for ensuring ongoing improvement in the comprehensiveness and quality of assessments. On September 23 and 24th, 2010, The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted an invitational methodology forum addressing the economic evaluation of medicines in Canada. Delegates from academia,…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Michael Drummond, Professor of Health Economics, University of York.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Mark Sculpher, Director, Economic Evaluation and Health Technology Assessment, University of York.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Chris Henshall Chair, HTAi Policy Forum, Health Technology Assessment International.
Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada
| Philip Jacobs, Jessica Moffatt, John Rapoport, Neil Bell
This overview provides an analysis of the economic landscape of primary care in Alberta and a discussion of the proposed reforms in terms of ends and means.
IHE In Your Pocket 2010 provides current health economic statistics, presented in separate sections on health care resources, health behaviours, health status and demographics, and health system performance.
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| Thanh Nguyen, Philip Jacobs, Margaret Wanke, Ann Hense, Reg Sauve
OBJECTIVE: In 2004, the three-module, three-year long patient safety program, Managing Obstetrical Risk Efficiently (MOREOB), was introduced to all clinicians providing obstetrical services in Alberta. We report on an outcomes evaluation of this initiative.
This health technology assessment report is an overview of systematic reviews reporting on the efficacy/effectiveness of psychotherapy and/or pharmacotherapy interventions delivered within Sex Offender Treatment (SOT) programs to reduce the risk of re-offending in convicted adult male sex offenders.
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18 July 2010 Calgary, Alberta In order to better understand Mental Health & Addictions in the Workplace, the PNWER Health Care Working Group hosted a half day session in conjunction with the annual PNWER summit. This session brought together key policy experts, decision makers, clinicians, and business leaders, and provided the opportunity for dialogue around this issue. Mental…
Speaker Biographies Ian Arnold, MD, FRCP Chair, Workplace Committee - Canada Mental Health Commission Dr. Arnold completed his M. D. at Queen's University at Kingston in 1968 and was certified in general surgery in 1973. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine (FCBOM); a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC - Occupational…
Presentations | Interviews Mental Health and Addictions in the Workplace Special Symposium Agenda Sunday, 18 July 2010 12:30 – 13:00 LUNCH & GREETINGS Greetings on behalf of PNWER Health Care Working Group John Sproule, Co-Chair of PNWER Health Care Working Group & Institute of Health Economics 13:00 – 13:45 OPENING ADDRESS Trends in mental health in the workplace:…
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In order to better understand Mental Health & Addictions in the Workplace, the PNWER Health Care Working Group hosted a half day session in conjunction with the annual PNWER summit. This session brought together key policy experts, decision makers, clinicians, and business leaders, and provided the opportunity for dialogue around this issue.
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Ian Arnold, Chair, Workplace Committee – Canada Mental Health Commission.
Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Mark Attridge, President, Attridge Consulting, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN USA).
Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Angus Thompson, Researcher, Institute of Health Economics (Edmonton, AB Canada).
Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. JianLi Wang, Associate Professor, Psychiatry & Community Health, University of Calgary (Calgary, AB Canada).
Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Merv Gilbert, Partner, Gilbert Acton Ltd. (Vancouver, BC Canada).
Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Chris Hylton, Principal, Hylton & Associates (Calgary, AB Canada).
Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Ann Malain, Regional Director and Practice Lead Substance Abuse Services, Human Solutions (Toronto, Canada).
Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Mark Attridge, President, Attridge Consulting, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN USA).
Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace 2010 Symposium
Abstract: The article presents information on the Health Technology Assessment. Guidance for health care practices in Sweden were documented when Medical Collegium was established in 1663 to distinguish quackery from medicine and control the poisonous drugs. In early 1980s, Sweden established the Swedish Council on Technology Assessment in Healthcare to assess major diseases…
| Amanda Burls, Lorraine Caron, Ghislaine Cleret de Langavant, Wybo Dondorp, Christa Harstall, Ela Pathak-Sen, Bjørn Hofmann
OBJECTIVES: Values are intrinsic to the use of health technology assessments (HTAs) inhealth policy, but neglecting value assumptions in HTA makes their results appear more robust or normatively neutral than may be the case. Results of a 2003 survey by the International Network of Agencies for Health Technology Assessment (INAHTA) revealed the existence of disparate methods…
This background document outlines the methods used to develop the Alberta Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Evidence-Informed Primary Care Management of Low Back Pain, which was produced as part of the second phase of the Alberta Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Ambassador Program.
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| Arto Ohinmaa, Trish Chatterley, Thanh Nguyen, Philip Jacobs
This report reviews the evidence of telehealth in substance abuse and addiction including the literature on smoking, alcohol, drug abuse and gambling. The included telehealth technologies include videoconferencing, computer, Internet, and telephone.
The economic impact of mental illness and addictions is felt throughout society - in the health care system, the social services system, education, criminal justice, and the workplace. In this booklet we conducted a provincial and national level analysis of the expenditures on mental health and addictions in Canada.
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Adam Elshaug Dr Adam Elshaug (pronounced 'elshaw') is Sidney Sax Fellow with joint appointments in the School of Population Health and Clinical Practice at The University of Adelaide and at Harvard Medical School in Boston where he is based. Adam trained in clinical epidemiology and health services and policy research. He has focused in…
22 April 2010Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Opening Remarks Dr. Raj Sherman, MLA, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Wellness Speakers / Keynote Presentations New Vision for Health Research in AlbertaMarvin Fritzler, Chair, Alberta Research and Innovation AuthorityDownload Presentation Identifying existing health care services that do not provide value for…
22 April 2010 Edmonton, Alberta Emceed by Tom Feasby, the University of Calgary‘s Dean of Medicine, this fourth session considered the following theme: Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on the best ways to direct resources so as to ensure a real return on investment. Key Forum Documents…
Emceed by Tom Feasby, the University of Calgary‘s Dean of Medicine, this fourth session considered the following theme: Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System. Speakers from all sectors provided a range of perspectives on the best ways to direct resources so as to ensure a real return on investment.
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Marvin Fritzler, Chair, Alberta Research and Innovation Authority.
IHE Innovation Forum IV - Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Adam Elshaug, Senior Lecturer, University of Adelaide.
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IHE Innovation Forum IV - Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System
PDF of remarks from a presentation by Dr. Stephen Duckett, CEO, Alberta Health Services.
IHE Innovation Forum IV - Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Bernard Prigent, Vice-President, Pfizer Canada and IHE Board Member.
IHE Innovation Forum IV - Innovation and Economics: Investing in the Future Health System
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Pierre-Thomas Leger, Associate Professor of Economics at HEC Montréal where he holds the Professorship in Health Economics.
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Meredith Rosenthal, Associate Professor of Health Economics and Policy in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard School of Public Health.
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Anne Sales, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta; Canada Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teams.
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Richard Hamblin, Director of Intelligence at the Care Quality Commission.
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Anne McFarlane, Executive Director of the Canadian Institute for Health Information in Western Canada.
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
8 – 9 April 2010 Edmonton, Alberta There is a wealth of theoretical and real-world evidence on the impacts of physician payment system design on physician behavior and health system performance. In order to bring some of that knowledge to Alberta the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted, on behalf of Alberta Health and Wellness, a 1 and ½ day Provider Funding:…
Speaker Biographies Dr. Owen Adams Assistant Secretary General, Research, Policy and Ethics of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). The Research, Policy and Ethics Directorate is a multidisciplinary team that carries out a variety of policy research projects in the areas of health system financing and reform, medical economics, medical ethics and medical workforce issues. Prior…
Thurs 8 April 2010 | Fri 9 April 2010 IHE Provider Financing Forum: Performance, Accountability and Incentives – Final Program Thursday, 8 April 2010 13:00 - 13:15 Welcome and opening remarks Mr. Steven Lewis, Forum Moderator Mr. Jay Ramotar, Deputy Minister, Alberta Health and Wellness 13:15 - 13:45 Overview of the Alberta Environment: Challenges and Opportunities Noel Grisdale,…
Program IHE Provider Financing Forum: Performance, Accountability and Incentives – Final ProgramDownload Final Program Background Documents IHE Report: Literature Review of Evaluations of Physician Remuneration Models Download literature review Beyond Pay for Performance - Emerging Models of Provider-Payment Reformhttp://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp0804658 Can Pay-for-Performance…
There is a wealth of theoretical and real-world evidence on the impacts of physician payment system design on physician behavior and health system performance. In order to bring some of that knowledge to Alberta the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) conducted, on behalf of Alberta Health and Wellness, a 1 and ½ day Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives…
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Owen Adams, Assistant Secretary General, Research, Policy and Ethics of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA).
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Meredith Rosenthal, Associate Professor of Health Economics and Policy in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard School of Public Health.
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Richard Saltman, Professor of Health Policy and Management at the Emory University School of Public Health in Atlanta, Georgia.
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Richard Hamblin, Director of Intelligence at the Care Quality Commission. Mr. Hamblin presented for Mr. Tim Doran, National Primary Care Research and Develoment Centre, University of Manchester.
Provider Funding: Performance, Accountability, and Incentives Forum
The Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Over the Internet: A Rapid Review of the Scientific Literature report examines the research evidence on the frequency, effects, risk factors of sexual exploitation of children and youth over the Internet. The report also provides information on available resources in Alberta and Canada regarding Internet safety and prevention of child…
Part of the successful Institute of Health Economics (IHE) book series, this handbook and ready reference adopts a unique approach in combining policy recommendations with specific treatment options for Parkinson patients. The first part of the book deals with the clinical medical, social and economical aspects of Parkinson Disease. These ten chapters include the latest diagnosis…
| Deborah Marshall, Paul Rogers, Thomas Rohleder, Sonia Vanderby
This booklet provides an overview of the System Dynamics (SD) approach and its potential applications in improving access to health services and quality of care. The specific application addressed here is the improvement of care of patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA), as this is a pressing issue in Canada today. The specific health system and population addressed here…
PURPOSE: A study was undertaken to evaluate the utilization rates of routine preoperativeelectrocardiogram (ECG) and chest x-ray (CXR) by sex, age, and most frequent surgery type, and to estimate the total cost of these screening tests.
5 February 2010 Edmonton, Alberta The Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like? program presented some of the latest international and Canadian developments in policy in this important area. It also included presentations from experts and interactive discussion amongst the participants. Download Workshop Summary Maximizing Patient…
Friday, 5 February 2010Edmonton, Alberta 09:00 – 09:10 Opening Remarks and Greetings Maximizing Patient Value: Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology DecisionsJohn Sproule, Senior Policy Director, Institute of Health EconomicsDownload Presentation 09:10 – 10:30 International Approaches to Engaging Patients in Technology DecisionsDr. Karen Facey, Chair,…
Workshop Summary Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like? Workshop SummaryDownload Workshop Summary Background Documents CCNet External Review of Consumers in The Cochrane Collaboration, focusing on Review Groups (PDF)http://www.cochrane.org/sites/default/files/uploads/Newsletters/CCNetNewsletter_AppendixJan2010.pdf…
The Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like? program presented some of the latest international and Canadian developments in policy in this important area. It also included presentations from experts and interactive discussion amongst the participants.
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. John Sproule, Senior Policy Director, Institute of Health Economics.
Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Karen Facey, Chair, HTAi Interest Sub-group: Patient and Citizen Involvement in HTA.
Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Marie-Pierre Gagnon, CHUQ Research Centre, Hopital St-Francois d'Assise.
Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Cheryl Arratton, Canadian Cochrane Network and Centre, Ottawa, Canada, Institute of Population Health.
Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Elaine MacPhail, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies on Health.
Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?
PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. George Tolomiczenko, Executive Director of Research & Scientific Liaison, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Canada.
Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like?
| Susan E Brien, Diane Lorenzetti, Steven Lewis, James Kennedy, William A Ghali
BACKGROUND: There is an extensive body of literature on health system quality reporting that has yet to be characterized. Scoping is a novel methodology for systematically assessing the breadth of a body of literature in a particular research area. Our objectives were to showcase the scoping review methodology in the review of health system quality reporting, and to reporton…
This report on Means Restriction for Suicide Prevention provides a summary of information regarding national means restriction policies/strategies and national/provincial intentional overdose prevention policies/strategies and their effectiveness. Policies/strategies that focus on children, youth, and young adults are of particular interest. This report consists of two parts: Part…
Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) HTA Report #17. The present report has been prepared as a follow up to the previous assessment because of continued interest in the technology by the health ministry and others. It considers studies that have been reported in the literature since completion of the earlier assessment (1997-1999) and focuses on the efficacy…
| Jennifer Simpson, Sandra Doze, Douglas Urness, David Hailey, Philip Jacobs
Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) HTA Report #20. This report presents data from the telepsychiatry program subsequent to the pilot project. The assessment of telepsychiatry beyond the pilot project stage had two primary focuses: a) to develop and document information collection systems initiated during the pilot project evaluation, and b) to assess the operation…
Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) HTA Report #19. A request for information about the use of low level laser therapy (LLLT) to assist wound healing was received from the Capital Health Authority (CHA). This technology has been increasingly used within the Edmonton area, with somewhat different approaches being taken by individual operators. The concern was…
Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) HTA Report #16. This report has been prepared in view of the continuing interest in positron emission tomography and other functional diagnostic imaging (FDI) methods within the Alberta health care system. It also continues the work at the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research in developing approaches to assessment…
Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) HTA Report #16. This is the second volume of an assessment of functional diagnostic imaging methods in imaging of the myocardium. Volume 1 included an overview of the assessment findings and provided comments on the place of the FDI techniques in this application. In this volume, further details are given of the assessment…
Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) HTA Report #15. The present health technology assessment report has been prepared following a request by Alberta Health and Wellness for additional information on the use of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in the treatment of acoustic neuroma, one of the applications considered in an earlier publication on SRS. Two main issues…
Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) HTA Report #14. This report has been prepared because of the interest by the Consumers' Association of Canada and the Health Ministry in the increasing use of newer types of intraocular lenses (IOLs) and in their comparative advantage. The focus of the report is on the safety, efficacy and effectiveness of the three types…